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=Galvanized + Metal=
=Galvanized + Metal=
*55+ years for 2.5 mil of HDG coat [https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/galvanized-coating-lifespan/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20American%20Galvanizers%20Association%2C%20hot%2Ddip%20galvanized%20fasteners,Temperate%20Marine%3A%2055%2B%20years]
*55+ years for 2.5 mil of HDG coat [https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/faqs/galvanized-coating-lifespan/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20American%20Galvanizers%20Association%2C%20hot%2Ddip%20galvanized%20fasteners,Temperate%20Marine%3A%2055%2B%20years]
*Structural HDG steel - 73 years '''to first maintenance''' [https://galvanizeit.org/hot-dip-galvanizing/how-long-does-hdg-last]
=Plastic=
=Plastic=
*This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [https://www.everything-ponds.com/everything-ponds-premium-pond-liner.html]
*This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [https://www.everything-ponds.com/everything-ponds-premium-pond-liner.html]

Revision as of 20:02, 3 January 2024

Galvanized + Metal

  • 55+ years for 2.5 mil of HDG coat [1]
  • Structural HDG steel - 73 years to first maintenance [2]

Plastic

  • This site claims 20 yr RPE life even in full sun - [3]
  • Butyl tape - 10 years [4]
  • EPDM roofing - 12 years per 45 mil [5]